Feature Article: Law Practice Management Series
by Mary G. Anderson, Life Management Consulting Group
No one else will do it for you. No one else can. You have one life, one time, with one legacy to leave behind.- No one else knows the stories of your life like you do. Give the gift of your lessons learned. Write it down.
- This is an opportunity to share knowledge, wisdom and advice to those who would be inspired to learn from us.
- When we record something, we begin to remember more and share more too.
- By reflection and documentation we can begin to develop a deeper appreciation for all the places, people and things that have influenced our decisions and experiences.
- A life examined and recorded is twice precious, first the experience itself and then the memories it evokes when we read about it later.
- Everyone has a story to tell. We each have our own unique view of history from our own perspective. Share it.
- Being remembered is important to each of us. We all hope that our lives have impacted others by the choices we have made and the values we have lived by.
- Sharing your unique story with and for generations to come brings your name on the ‘family tree’ to life. Make your ‘leaf’ shine.
- If not documented, recorded and shared the stories you learned from your own grandparents will most probably die with you. Dig deep and share those tales, once more, for posterity.
- The activities and playtime you did as a child are so alien from a child’s world today. Educate them about how much fun you had as a child.
- By sharing any challenging or painful memories of childhood (as seen with the eyes of an adult) will allow you to help others build strength and courage. Let them learn from your example.
- Telling your story gives you the opportunity to leave a legacy for friends and family.
- Charting your life including the holidays, celebrations and traditions is an important way to honor and commemorate your own life.
- Your family and friends may often know you as “Grandpa”, “Uncle” or “Baby Brother”, providing a story of your life allows everyone to know all the different ‘roles’ you have played in life to date.
Quote to Ponder:
“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards:
they try to have more things, or more money,
in order to do more of what they want so they will be happier.
The way it actually works is the reverse.
You must first be who you really are,
then do what you love to do, in order to have what you want.”
~Margaret Young
About the Author:
Mary G. Anderson, is the Program Director at Advanced Legal Training Institute. She also provides client service programs through her company, Life Management Consulting Group. Many estate-planning attorneys have clients that are in need of guidance and support as they manage their elder years. Mary offers 1-on-1 coaching support for families that are facing some of the challenging aspects of end-of-life/eldercare such as choosing/evaluating a nursing home/assisted living center, professional organizing of important papers and documents, estate settlement and support with funeral planning, grief and loss. These consulting services assist clients who are either in 1) the midst of handling a death of a loved one and executing their estate and/or ) a client who has decided to get organized and plan ahead by completing their will, organizing their important papers, completing a checklist of final wishes and creating a legacy will. Mary is the author of “My Estate Management Guide”, “Pet Protection Legal Care Plan: Financial and Legal Planning to Protect Your Companion Pet” and a Certified Mediator & Estate Settlement Agent.
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